Selected objects from the coming exhibition 6-9 September and 16-19 September 2007 at the Sartirana Textile Show.
Kurdish rug 314 x 171 cm. possibly North Western Iran or Southern Caucasus, 19th c. Unusual and very geometric pattern of octagons, squares and crosses surrounded by a floral border. Khamseh, South Persia, late 19th c. 200 x 150 cm. Full pile and splendid colours Embroidered Textile fragment, Azemmour, Morocco, 17th/18th c. According to an old tradition, these embroideries were introduced in Northern Africa by Jews refugees escaped from Spain at the end of the 15th century. Four horse head ornaments, Tibet mid 19th to early 20th c. I am always fascinated by these elegant trappings, especially the one with the two fishes Turkish hamam towel, wool on linen cross stitch, East Anatolia early 20th c. A very graphic and intriguing piece
